Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review the National Aviation Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17804/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Ireland's National Aviation Policy was published in August 2015. It's principal goals are:

1) to enhance Ireland's connectivity responsive to the needs of business, tourism and consumers

2) to foster the growth of aviation enterprise to support job creation and position Ireland as a global leader

3) to maximise the contribution of aviation to Ireland's sustainable economic growth and development

Significant change has occured in the wider context for aviation since 2015 and of course in particular since the Covid 19 crisis.

Officials in my Department have commenced preparations for a review and update of the National Aviation Policy. I plan to review an outline of the approach to a new Policy during Q3 this year and to make decisions regarding a roadmap for its further development including through consultations with key stakeholders and the general public.